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Chef's Note

“This is my mom's recipe that just can't be beat. I don't know where the recipe came from, I just know they're good! I like them plain with raisins for decoration, but you can go all-out if you want! Have fun and enjoy!!
*I used this recipe to make my gingerbread house, but the directions are slightly different for this. **See bottom of page.”

Directions

Add rest of ingredients, except the last 4 cups flour, and beat. Gradually beat in last 4 cups flour.

Chill dough.

Roll out to 1/2" thick or slightly less.

Cut into shapes.

Decorate with raisins if desired.

Place carefully on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes. Do not over bake.

*GB House directions:

Make dough the same as above, but roll dough out thin, 1/4" at most.

Bake in 325 oven for about 20 minutes.

Remove to racks to cool, and let harden/dry out a bit overnight for sturdiness if making large pieces.

*Doors and windows need to be cut out PRIOR to baking. Fill any with crushed hard candy before baking, too. And pieces filled with hard candy baked the best on foil. Non candy-filled pieces were baked on parchment paper.